How to Read a CD from DOS (825426)

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, edit your Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files to load the drivers that permit MS-DOS to read your CD/DVD-ROM drive.

Note: These steps assume that your MS-DOS system files are located in the C:\DOS directory. If they are not, replace C:\DOS with the correct path.

1. At a DOS prompt, type:

   edit C:\autoexec.bat

2. Type the following command, and then press the ENTER key:

   lh c:\dos\mscdex.exe /s /d idecd001

3. Press ALT-F, and then press S to save the file.
4. Press ALT-F, press O, and then type the following command:

   c:\config.sys

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5. Press ENTER. The Config.sys file opens.
6. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:

   device=c:\dos\cdrom.sys /d:idecd001

7. Press ALT-F, and then press S to save the file.
8. Press ALT-F, and then press X to exit the Edit program.
9. Restart the virtual machine.